Background Device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are
both associated with short‐and long‐term complications. Our knowledge of the complication …

Background Up to 40% of ischaemic strokes are cryptogenic. A strong association between
cryptogenic stroke and the prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) suggests paradoxical …

what is presently known and to outline areas in which additional knowledge is critical to their
care. The focus of this scientific statement will be structural CHD, including coronary artery …

The management of congenital heart disease has changed dramatically over the last 15
years and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. More than ever before contemporary practice …

Aims To evaluate the effect of age on the clinical benefit of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
in adults. Methods and results Functional status, the presence of arrhythmias, right …

Aims: To summarise data from studies comparing surgical (SC) versus percutaneous
closure (PC) of atrial septal defects (ASDs). Methods and results: Electronic databases …

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) is a valid alternative to
surgical approach. Current device has significantly improved the success rate also in …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a transcatheter procedure or
surgical closure offers a better value proposition for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure …

OBJECTIVES. The goals were to assess the frequency of spontaneous closure of isolated
secundum atrial septal defect in children and to identify predictors of spontaneous atrial …

Background The Occlutech Figulla ASD device series (OFSO) shows an improved device
design for interventional ASD closure, larger follow‐up series are missing. Methods We …